Matthew Detar

Guidance You Can Count On

Our TEAM

  • #
    Back to Team

Education

B.S., Accounting - Susquehanna University

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant - Pennsylvania

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of CPAs - Member

Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs - Member

Matthew Detar

CPA

Member of the Firm

Assurance & Advisory

Matt has more than 22 years of experience providing audit and accounting services to publicly traded and privately held companies ranging from development-stage entities to Fortune 500 companies. He has a broad background serving organizations in the manufacturing, distribution, construction, technology, and financial institution industries, as well as private equity-backed companies. Matt is committed to delivering first class service to each of his clients.

Matt’s experience includes financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, agreed upon procedures, and consultation on complex accounting and financial reporting matters such as derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, expected credit losses, and other technical accounting areas. He is well-versed in employee benefit plan audits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and has experience with plan events that impact the plan sponsor, such as terminations, settlements, and curtailments. Matt also serves as a team captain on peer reviews performed by SEK.

Matt regularly presents technical accounting training, both internally and externally, on audit and accounting matters. He also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Assurance & Advisory Efficiency Task Force, which focuses on evaluating technology, streamlining processes, and promoting best practices to enhance efficiency across the service line.

Prior to joining SEK in 2023, Matt spent approximately 20 years split between two international accounting firms.

Community Involvement

Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area – Past Vice President

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC - Member

U11 Boys Soccer - Coach

Q&A with MATTHEW DETAR

I lived in Kilburn, London for a semester in college
Photography, hiking, boating/kayaking
My wife Ashley and I have three kids - a girl and two boys. We recently got a Black Lab puppy named Oakley.
Chicken wings
I find inspiration through coaching and mentoring others

Client Testimonials

Handled our financial audit flawlessly. Communication and deadlines were always met and exceeded.

A Camp Hill Audit Client

REAdy TO Take The Next Step?

Our team is here to provide guidance you can count on.